Mineral Export Controls

Export control regulations are federal laws that prohibit the unlicensed export of certain commodities or information for reasons of national security or protections of trade.

In Australia, export prohibitions and restrictions in effect are designed to ensure quality control, administer trade embargoes and meet obligations under international arrangements.

There are two Commonwealth-administered mineral export controls. These cover:

Rough diamondsRough diamondsmay be exported only to countries participating in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, an international effort to eliminate the trade in conflict diamonds. Accordingly, each rough diamond shipment must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate (KPC) issued by the department, which certifies that the rough diamond product is from legitimate sources, and not involved in funding conflict.

The department acknowledges the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.